CHICAGO (WLS) -- The late Maya Angelou was no stranger to Chicago. The voice of the acclaimed poet, storyteller, and activist resonated with Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, and those at St.

Critically acclaimed poet, Maya Angelou, has decided to use her words as a key to lend a hand in effort to stop violence on the streets of Chicago. Angelou, who uses a wheelchair, was on stage at St.

Chicago rapper Common will hold a high-profile ... A few of the honorees will include poet and author Dr. Maya Angelou, hospitality mogul Dee Robinson Reid, comedian Sherri Shepard and actress ...